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- Page 1 PLENA matrix Public Address System User manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Activate the active override audio input function 8.4.2 Activate the amplifier auto standby 8.4.3 Operate the amplifier with the PC GUI DSP Matrix Mixer 8.5.1 Activate the override input function Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... - Page 4 Multi Channel DSP Amplifier 11.2.3 Call Station 11.2.4 Wall Control Panel 11.3 Environmental conditions 11.3.1 DSP Matrix Mixer 11.3.2 Multi Channel DSP Amplifier 11.3.3 Call Station 11.3.4 Wall Control Panel 11.4 Standards 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual...
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Page 5: Safety
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”. This booklet is available from the U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... - Page 6 PLENA matrix Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual...
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Page 7: About This Manual
For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact Bosch Security Systems B.V.. The content and illustrations are subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 8: Document History
| About this manual PLENA matrix Document history Release date Documentation version Reason 2013.06.18 V1.0 – Edition. 2014.12.02 V1.001 – Minor text adaption of the “Planning” section. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 9: System Overview
System overview | en System overview The Bosch PLENA matrix product range consists of high-quality products and is the ideal solution to perform zone announcements, with excellent speech intelligibility and background music, in a wide variety of public address areas. - Page 10 The PC GUI offers a configuration page and user operation page to setup and control the PLM‑8M8 DSP Matrix Mixer and also the PLM‑4Px2x Amplifiers. The software GUIs are able to be downloaded from the Bosch website: www.boschsecurity.com. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V.
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Page 11: Application Area
1x 1 m 26AWG x 4‑pair shielded CAT‑5e cable. – 1x Set of 19”mounting brackets. – PLM‑8CS – 8 Zone Call Station: – N/A. – PLM‑WCP – Wall Control Panel: – 1x Wall mount bracket. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 12: Planning
Sufficient free space and access at the rear of the 19" units for connectors and wiring. – Check you have downloaded the latest versions of documentation and software from the Bosch website: www.boschsecurity.com. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 13: Installation
Notice! If you install the product into a 19” rack: - Ensure that it does not exceed the overheating temperature (+45°C ambient). - Use the included Bosch 19” mounting brackets. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 14: Call Station
If the cables are exposed; use black CAT‑5 cables. This makes for a better visual look once installed, as it matched the black of the call station. Refer to – Call Station, page 18 – Call Station, page 18 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 15: Wall Control Panel
CAT‑5 cables. This makes for a better visual look once installed. Refer to – Wall Control Panel DIP switch settings, page 24 – Wall Control Panel, page 18 Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 16: Pc Gui Software
Be sure that you use a user account with full Windows administration rights before starting software installation. 5.4.2 PC GUI application software installation The following instructions explain how to install the Bosch Plena Matrix GUI application software onto your Windows PC. Download the latest version of PC GUI software from the Bosch website: www.boschsecurity.com. -
Page 17: Ios Gui Software
Notice! To use the iOS GUI app will require the connection and configuration of a wireless router. Please refer to the manual supplied with the wireless router for appropriate configuration. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 18: Connections
Do NOT use a RJ45 cable boot of sleeve when terminating these cables. Using such items may result in the cables not fitting into the device or the bend radius of the UTP to be exceeded. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 19: Multi Channel Dsp Amplifier
For best practice Bosch recommends use with STP CAT‑5 (e) cable. – Maximum recommended cable distance 5m. Auto Standby – 4‑pole Phoenix connector to attach a Bosch motion sensor, to activate auto Mode standby. connections – The amplifier also can supply 12V DC power for a motion detector. - Page 20 The 12V DC power output (Auto Standby) connection should be only connected with products in accordance with recommendations outlined in this manual. Notice! Recommended motion sensors for use with the auto standby mode are the Bosch range of sensors. For more information regarding Bosch security products contact your local Bosch Security certified partner or go to www.boschsecurity.com for details.
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Page 21: Dsp Matrix Mixer
Do not connect any other device, other than call stations or wall control panels! – Maximum 8 daisy‑chained call stations. – Maximum safe cable distance; 500 m / 1640.42 ft to the final unit. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... - Page 22 | Connections PLENA matrix Notice! Hardware settings cannot be overruled or changed by the PC GUI application software. Refer to – DSP Matrix Mixer and Amplifiers, page 13 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual...
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Page 23: Configuration
A DIP switch in the down position is OFF. A DIP switch in the up position is ON. Eg. Down – Up - Down will equal call station ID number 3 in the table above. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 24: Wall Control Panel Dip Switch Settings
If all DIP Switches are down/OFF this is ID 1 (Factory default). If all DIP switches are up/ON this is ID 16. Notice! Hardware settings cannot be overruled or changed by the GUI application software. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 25: Multi Channel Dsp Amplifier Settings
Switch 3: Input Sensitivity Channel Y: 6.15V (UP) / 1.22V (DOWN) input sensitivity. Default: DOWN. Notice! Hardware settings cannot be overruled or changed by the GUI configuration software. Refer to – DSP matrix mixer PC GUI, page 26 Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 26: Dsp Matrix Mixer Pc Gui
When selecting “Write configuration to device”. You will clear and wipe all existing setting on the device. There is no undo button for this after the task has been completed. Changing details of the unit: 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... - Page 27 Selection of the Line inputs and level control; per zone. – Master level control; per zone. – Call station input level control; per zone. – Soft standby. – Global mute. – Connect to device. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual...
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Page 28: Multi Channel Dsp Amplifier Pc Gui
Refer to PC GUI software, page 16 installation to install the PC GUI, if needed. Proceed as follows: Notice! Changes and updates to this procedure are available in the software down load file. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... - Page 29 PC GUI operation document in the help menu of the PC GUI. Refer to DSP matrix mixer PC GUI, page 26 when use the amplifier connected to the DSP matrix mixer. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual...
- Page 30 Input mixer. – Crossover. – Parametric EQ – including Bass Enhancement on/off. – Delay. – DRC – Dynamic Range Compression. – Output Level control. Refer to – Troubleshooting, page 41 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual...
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Page 31: Amplifier Bridging Configuration
Be sure that the higher voltage does not create a problem for the speakers used: If any problem exists, this may be solved with the use of a 2:1 step down transformer Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 |... -
Page 32: Operation
Continue with one of the following chapters: – Call Station, page 33 – Wall Control Panel, page 35 Multi Channel DSP Amplifier, page 37 – DSP Matrix Mixer, page 39 – 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 33: Call Station
Green: Ready. The call station microphone is active, you may talk. PTT button – Press‑to‑talk (paging call) button. Keep button pushed down to continue to talk. Continue with: Pre-settings and selections, page 34 – Making an announcement, page 34 – Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 34: Pre-Settings And Selections
A good rule when making an announcement through the call station is to keep at least one hands distance away from the microphone. This will reduce popping noises and distortion in the system. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 35: Wall Control Panel
Adjust the audio output volume level, page 36 – 8.3.1 Select the input source Select the input source with the capacitive touch button labelled “Select”: – The input source selection LED indicates the input source or off. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 36: Adjust The Audio Output Volume Level
The level will increase or decrease 3dB for every button press of the arrows, and the LED is 6dB per step. Therefore it will sometimes require 2 pushes to see the next LED illuminate. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 37: Multi Channel Dsp Amplifier
Refer to Multi Channel DSP Amplifier PC GUI, page 28 ; for DSP features. – Notice! Hardware settings (controls and switches) cannot be overruled or changed by the DSP matrix mixer and amplifier PC GUI configuration software. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 38: Activate The Active Override Audio Input Function
“wakes up” and restore and return to its prior configuration immediately. Notice! The recommended sensor to be used, and can be powered by the amplifier, is the Bosch PIR range of detectors. Refer to www.boschsecurity.com. 8.4.3 Operate the amplifier with the PC GUI Operating and configuration of the DSP features can only be used via the amplifier PC GUI. -
Page 39: Dsp Matrix Mixer
(green), -3dB from clip (amber) or 0dB (red = clip). RS485 LED Indicates RS485 bus communication (call stations, wall control panels). Network LED Indicates network/PC communication (e.g. communication with the PC GUI). Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 40: Activate The Override Input Function
Operating and configuration of the DSP features can only be used via the DSP matrix mixer PC GUI. Refer to DSP matrix mixer PC GUI, page 26 . Operation instructions are available within the help of the PC GUI. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
- for instance, if a short is on the output, but no signal is being driven, the amplifier may not actually be in fault Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... - Page 42 Check that all cables in Panels do not work. Lights not able to configure the the cable run are using continue to flash around. unit. the correct CAT‑5 pin configuration (no crossover cables). 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual...
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Page 43: Customer Service
PC is connected to network. the network. Customer service If a fault cannot be resolved, please contact your supplier or system integrator, or go directly to your Bosch representative. Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 44: Maintenance
Periodically check: – All cable connections for corrosion and the screw terminals to make sure that they have not become loosened. – The ground (PE) connection of the system components. 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 45: Technical Data
Dynamic range (A‑weighted) >103 dB Connectors 4x XLR/TRS combo BGM inputs Input clip (Pad on) 10.2 dBu (8 dBV) <0.004 % Dynamic range (A‑weighted) >103 dB Connectors 3x pair of Cinch RCA Outputs Output level 17.7 dBu (15.5 dBV) Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... -
Page 46: Multi Channel Dsp Amplifier
PLM‑4P220 412 W / 36 W / 6 W Performance Rated outputs voltage/impedance 100 V / 70 V / 8 ohm / 4 ohm Rated output power per channel (continous *): – PLM‑4P125 130 W – PLM‑4P220 220 W 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... - Page 47 Loudspeaker output 4x 3‑pole Phoenix terminal (Metric) – Logic and standby overide 2‑pole Phoenix terminal (Metric) Ethernet Network 10/100 Mbps RJ45 12 V output power for motion sensor 2‑pole Phoenix terminal (Metric) Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual...
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Page 48: Call Station
Dynamic range (A‑weighted) (mid gain setting) >97 dB(A) – Output level 24.4 dBu (22.2 dBV) Connectors RS485 loop‑through RJ45 11.1.4 Wall Control Panel Power supply (supplied by PLM‑8M8) Voltage range 30 ‑ 50 VDC Power consumption 0.5 W Connectors RS485 loop‑through RJ45 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual... -
Page 49: Mechanical
(2 x 6.1 x 25.5 in) Microphone stem length 390 mm (15.35 In) Color Trafic black (RAL 9017) Silver (RAL 9006) Weight Approx. 0.77 kg Approx. 1.69 lb 11.2.4 Wall Control Panel Base dimensions (H x W x D) 130 x 100 x 30 mm 5.1 x 3.9 x 1.2 in Mounting Surface mount bracket Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... - Page 50 | Technical Data PLENA matrix Color Trafic black (RAL 9017) Silver (RAL 9006) Weight Approx. 0.13 kg Approx. 0.29 lb 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual...
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Page 51: Environmental Conditions
Wall Control Panel Operating temperature -10 ºC to +45 ºC Storage temperature -40 ºC to +70 ºC Relative humidity <95% 11.4 Standards EMC emission According to EN55103-1 EMC immunity According to EN55103-2 Bosch Security Systems B.V. 2020-12 | V1.1 | User manual... - Page 52 | Technical Data PLENA matrix 2020-12 | V1.1 | Bosch Security Systems B.V. User manual...
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